Summary

In Chapter 52, the story transitions back to Trudy’s adulthood. Trudy is happier than she ever has been in her life. She and Rainer have transitioned their friendship into a romantic relationship.

One morning, they wake up together and Rainer dresses. he tells Trudy to do the same and goes downstairs. He packs lunch and ushers Trudy out to the car. He does not tell her where they are going. They end their journey at the Lake of Isles. Here, Rainer exits the car and begins eating. He tells Trudy to do the same. She thinks that he is being ridiculous but eventually comes out to meet him. When the two are out on the ice together, Rainer urges her to look into the distance. When she says that she cannot see anything, he urges her to stop thinking and just be.